Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in the Netherlands, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in the Netherlands grew from 1 417 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 1 658 thousand tons in 2020. This increase was followed by a gradual contraction, with the market stabilizing around 1 560–1 580 thousand tons from 2021 to 2023.

Production followed a comparable trajectory, rising until 2020 before declining slightly. Concurrently, import volumes expanded until 2021, while strong export levels consistently influenced the net market size throughout the period.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in the Netherlands

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands maintained the fourth position globally in terms of production volume for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream.

Top producers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2017-2020

World map of production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2017-2020

Production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in the Netherlands grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 867 K t, marking a 2.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 594 K t, with the largest decline that year of 6.6%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from the Netherlands totaled 608.1 K t, showing a slight reduction of 0.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 5.3%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.8%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 529.5 K t, which saw the largest decline of 17.5%. The biggest increase happened in 2019, with a rise of 15.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia were among the largest buyers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from the Netherlands, accounting for 9.8%, 8.5%, and 5.9% of exports in kind, respectively. However, even combined, they represented just 24.3% of total exports in kind, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 564 M $ US, reflecting a small gain of 2.8% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 476 M $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 10.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from the Netherlands was traded with numerous countries. Even the largest destinations—Germany, China, and Kuwait—together accounted for only 21.2% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream into the Netherlands increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 398.1 K t, reflecting an uptick of 6.5% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 32.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and France were the main sources of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream imports into the Netherlands, accounting for 37.2%, 19.0%, and 12.2% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 68.5% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream into the Netherlands rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 681 M $ US, equivalent to a moderate gain of 6.2% compared with 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 25.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Ireland formed the core of imports in value terms for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream into the Netherlands, accounting for 33.8%, 18.9%, and 13.1% of imports in value, respectively. Together, they took 65.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020